Marshall's Bar-B-Q

GARLAND: Marshall's Bar-B-Q
510 W Walnut Cir
Garland, TX 75040
972-272-8766
Open M-F 11-6:30, Sat 10:30-4:30
marshallsbbq.webs.com

Initially I crossed this location off-of my DFW to-do list thinking it was part of the Marshall's mini-chain. After learning that it was an independent operation, I made it a stop just before a weekend brisket run to Meshack's just down the road. Two friendly Asian ladies helped put together my to-go order of one of the cheapest two meat plates in town. Ribs, brisket and two sides were under $10. A pile of average tasting fried rice was one of the most original BBQ accompaniments I've tried in the state along with a creamy and sweet macaroni salad.



However mangled the picture makes these cuts appear, the thick slices of brisket were nicely cooked, but had nary a hint of smoke. The slices were moist and tender with a good beefy flavor. Large meaty spare ribs did have a hint of smoke, but most of the flavor came from a sweet glaze heavy with black pepper that was applied after cooking. While both meats were cooked well and had good texture and decent flavor, they lacked bark, a smokering and smokiness altogether. This was just mediocre BBQ.

Rating **